The French History Podcast
Evergreen Podcasts
A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.
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May 25, 2019 • 37min
Between Throne and Altar: French Kings Versus the Papacy with Quentin Adams
The fall of Rome meant the rise of the Vatican as Europe broke up into small feudal states. But when France emerged as a major nation its kings were done taking orders from the Papacy. What followed was centuries of on-and-off conflict to decide whether God's Chosen Ruler or Christ's Vicar on Earth ruled Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2019 • 28min
13 – The End of the World and Beyond: Caesar’s Invasions of Germania and Britannia
Caesar's devastation of the Belgae opens up Gaul to a German invasion to the east. To the north, Britannia unsettles Gaul. To solve both problems Caesar will have to go where no Roman ever has and become more than a mere man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2019 • 30min
12 – Belgica: Between Caesar and Germania
After conquering Celtica, Caesar engages in two years of brutal war against the Belgae who are determined to maintain their freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2019 • 1h 9min
France and America’s Cold War with Dr. Robert Buzzanco
One of America's leading scholars on the Vietnam War talks about how France and the US clashed during the Cold War, largely over Indochina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2019 • 41min
11 – The War Begins
A migrating wave of Celts from Switzerland gives Caesar the opportunity to invade Gaul. But things aren't so simple; to conquer Gaul he'll have to defeat a German king before he can bring over an overwhelming number of warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2019 • 40min
Notre Dame de Paris
Ph.D candidate Gary Girod tells Notre Dame's fascinating history from the first stones laid for the Roman temple to Jupiter, up until present and explains why there's hope for a complete restoration after the April 15, 2019 fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 6, 2019 • 34min
10 – Destiny Meets Opportunity
A crisis in Gaul sparks a war between civilizations a millenia in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019 • 1h 4min
From Vichy to Alizée: Making The Modern French Woman with Dr. Sarah Fishman
A conversation with renowned scholar Dr. Sarah Fishman on how French women under Vichy, who were among the most oppressed in the developed world, turned France into the most egalitarian major country on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2019 • 35min
The Munitionettes of World War I
In this special episode, we examine the hardships, triumphs and transformation that women underwent in WWI while exploring why French women didn't receive the same rights as their British counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2019 • 1h 6min
#MeToo and Roman Rape Culture with Darah Vann Orr
Ancient historian Darah Vann Orr explains how modern feminist historians are re-evaluating Roman culture in the wake of the #MeToo era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
